Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate at University of… · Los…

Summary: The University of Southern California is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Scholar in environmental epidemiology to join a multidisciplinary team of researchers. The role involves conducting statistical analyses, writing manuscripts, and collaborating on research proposals related to climate change and health outcomes. Responsibilities: - Conduct statistical analyses independently for studies of air pollution, temperature, and other environmental exposures in various study design settings, including cohort, case-control, case-crossover, and time-series - Write manuscripts for publications in scientific journals - Present scientific results at meetings, seminars, and conferences - Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams and subject-specific working groups - Contribute to the development of research proposals - Training opportunities Required Qualifications: - Postdoctoral scholars must have a doctoral degree in a relevant field (environmental health sciences, epidemiology, biostatistics, or related field) - Demonstrated interest in environmental health, preferably with experience in climate change or air pollution research - Intermediate to advanced skills with at least one statistical and/or programming software (e.g., R or Python) - Experience with regression modeling methodologies - Collegiality, resourcefulness, and motivation are essential for success - Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within previous five years - Minimum Experience: 0-1 year - Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods Preferred Qualifications: - Publications in peer-reviewed journals in the same or related field Required Skills: Environmental epidemiology, Statistical analysis, Causal inference methods Important Skills: R, Python, Regression modeling Nice-to-Have Skills: Research proposal development, Manuscript writing, Project management